Faces of Food Bank: Tom
Our friend Tom’s days include the massive task of managing government programs for FBR. He is responsible for all aspects of administering CSFP, TEFAP and SLP programs in accordance with USDA and state guidelines. In addition, he completes all documents necessary for compliance and reimbursement. Sounds complicated right? It is. You can find Tom and […]
1 million Meals for Colorado Kids
This was the 15th year Joe and Debbie Sakic have dedicated their time and efforts to fighting childhood hunger in Colorado through FBR. And it was our most successful year to date. On August 23, golfers united at stunningly beautiful Sanctuary for a picture perfect day on the course. The weather was mild with just the right amount of cloud […]
CoBank Fights Hunger Nationally
We are SO grateful to be partnered with the generous folks at CoBank. Check out what they’re doing to fight hunger on a national level! Special thanks to our Board of Director Chair, Amy Diaz of CoBank, for her involvement in our mission of fighting hunger and feeding hope. Feeding America Announces $1M Donation From CoBank […]
Kris and Jorden
Kris and Jorden are students at a local school in Denver. What you wouldn’t know by looking at their beautiful smiles is that food isn’t easy to come by. Their mom was in a car accident, injuring her arm. She hasn’t been able to work, which has been hard on the family. Krist explains, “As […]
Little Person Making a Big Difference
Cesar was having a birthday party and rather than accepting gifts for himself, he asked his friends to bring non-perishable food items to donate to his neighbors in need. He and his mom delivered 93 pounds of food to us on a summer morning. Cesar reminds us just how great an impact one little person […]
Faces of Food Bank: Doyle
Doyle came out of retirement and joined the food bank family as the master of accounts receivable, reconciling donations and deposits and disbursement and reconciling the important petty cash fund. Doyle didn’t envision himself as a numbers man growing up, but his Formula 1 racing dreams didn’t exactly pan out. Some of Doyle’s […]